Shanghai’s Dynamic Opera House Resembles an Unfolding Fan

Photo: David Sumer

It moves all the time Ice coverThe prestigious portfolio is many theatrical arts centers, which have been found all over the world. Over the past twenty years, the Oslo -based architecture and design company has imagined popular projects such as Norwegian national opera and balletthe Opera Busan House In South Korea, and Isabel Bader Center Performing arts in Canada. Now, this experience has been translated into the company’s last project: The Great Opera House of Shanghai.

The Great Opera House is located alongside the Huangpo River in the Expo Houtan neighborhood in Shanghai, on the verge of finishing, as part of China’s five -year plan. The latest pictures of SnØhetta displays the essence of the dramatic structure, reflected in its glazed facades, radial planning, and a spiral ceiling. According to the company, this slope roof is designed to resemble the fan, a reference to those that were combined throughout the country’s traditional dances. In addition to the ceiling, the Shanghai and the Huangpo River focused on focus, providing visitors with a great view of the city scene below with a linear connection between the structure surface level and the sky. In many ways, this artistic ascension simulates itself, due to its ability to raise feelings, emotions and experiences through its creative power.

One of the most exciting features of the Opera House is its spiral staircase. It is very similar to the ceiling, the stairs are equally dynamic, and swinging the base of the structure with fluid movements. The theatrical staircase is turned through the air, just as it was a corpse during dance, which enhances SnØhetta’s commitment to merge the movement during the project. The Opera House was taken in its entirety, maintaining a wonderful silhouette and nothing but a piece of architecture.

At the heart of the building, there are its three halls, each of which is directed towards specific purposes. For example, the main hall of 2000 seats is proud, while the second stage with an area of 1,200 seats is a more intimate preparation for smaller productions. In the third stage, in comparison, it can only host 1000 guests, but its flexible arrangements and seating arrangements encourage more experimental performances to “attract a new generation of opera pioneers”, for all SnØhetta. These interior spaces are also equipped with soft silk, oak wood and wide glass parts, which stand unlike the blatant outward appearance of the opera.

“The Great Opera House in Shanghai is a natural progress for our previous work with the design of the theatrical arts centers,” said Kjetil TRædal Thorsen, the founder of Snäitta. ((It is) a producer for our understanding and contextual values, designed to promote the public ownership of the building of the Shanghai people and beyond. “

The opera house is still under construction, but staying permanent Website And follow the company Instagram.

The Shanghai Grand Opera, designed by Shanghai Grand Opera, designed by Shanghai Grand Opera, integrates dynamic forms through its dramatic ceiling and spiral degree.

Photo: Yuming Zhu

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Photo: David Sumer

Both ceiling and stairs are designed to have a fan that reveals, similar to those used in all traditional dances.

Photo: David Sumer

Photo: David Sumer

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Photo: Yuming Zhu

Photo: Yuming Zhu

The construction of the Great Opera House in Shanghai is still ongoing, but as soon as it is completed, it will include three wonderful halls and views of the surrounding city view.

Photo: Yuming Zhu

Photo: Yuming Zhu

Photo: Yuming Zhu

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